Read full poem →King Charles, and who's ripe for fight now?
Give a rouse; here's, in hell's despite now,
King Charles!
Dictionary Entry
despite
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/dɪˈspaɪt/Word FrequencyCommon (5.95)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose despite when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“•Some of these have already received billions in bailout money.www. cbsnews.com California's state work force grew despite budget woes and cut promises •despite Gov.”
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Origin
From Middle English, from Old French ‘despit’ meaning ‘scorn’, ultimately from Latin ‘despectus’.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “despite”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →Joys in another's loss of ease,
And builds a hell in heaven's despite."
